AAI Opens Applications for 18 Consultant Posts on Contract Basis
The Airport Authority of India has announced a fresh opportunity for skilled professionals. AAI Chennai has released an official notification for 18 consultant vacancies, and the deadline to apply has been extended to November 10.
The positions are offered on a one-year contract basis and span several specialised fields. They include junior consultant (clinical psychologist), junior consultant (airport systems), consultant and associate consultant (bird and wildlife management), junior and associate consultant (obstacle management and aerodrome safeguarding), two consultant (horticulture) posts, three senior consultant (law) posts, consultant (content writer), consultant (graphic designer), consultant (video editor), two junior consultant (technical) posts and two associate consultant (technical) posts.
The online application window opened on October 7. Initially, applicants were required to submit forms by October 27, but the authority has now moved the final date to November 10. Those who did not apply earlier can still register through the official AAI website by the revised deadline.
Qualification requirements differ across posts. Clinical psychologist applicants need a postgraduate degree in psychology from a recognised institution or university, along with clinical experience. For airport systems, a BE or BTech in electronics, electronics and communication, or electronics and instrumentation is required. Bird and wildlife management posts need a master's degree in wildlife science, zoology, environmental science, life sciences or related fields.
Civil engineering graduates are eligible for obstacle management and aerodrome safeguarding roles. The horticulture post requires a postgraduate degree (MSc) in agriculture, horticulture or an equivalent subject. The senior consultant (law) role needs a professional law degree, either a three-year regular course after graduation or a five-year integrated regular course after Class 12, and enrolment with the Bar Council of India so the candidate can practise in Indian courts.
For the content writer post, candidates need a graduate degree in mass communication, journalism or English literature, or a graduate degree in any discipline with a master's in mass communication or journalism. The graphic designer role requires a minimum bachelor's degree in any stream, plus an advanced diploma or degree in multimedia or animation, graphic design, visual communication, communication design or a related field. Experience in leading design projects or managing creative teams is also necessary. The video editor role needs a bachelor's degree in any discipline and a diploma or degree in film production, media studies, mass communication, visual arts or animation.
Technical posts call for a full-time regular bachelor's degree in mechanical or automobile engineering or technology. Experience requirements for all posts range from 3 to 10 years in the relevant field.
The upper age limit is between 30 and 45 years, depending on the post. Age is calculated as on the last date for submitting applications, and reserved category candidates will receive relaxation as per government norms.
Eligible candidates will go through document verification, an interview and merit-based selection. Selected consultants will be paid between Rs 70,000 and Rs 1,50,000 per month, depending on the post, and will also receive other benefits and allowances.
The initial appointment is for one year and may be extended by one more year at a time. A consultant's total association with AAI cannot exceed five years. Appointments are full-time, and consultants will not be allowed to undertake any other work during the consultancy period.